Paul O'Keeffe

Paul O'Keeffe accepts UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Centivo, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Paul O'Keeffe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Paul is licensed to practice in New York and Massachusetts, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Paul’s New York license number is 99399, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Paul O'Keeffe has been practicing therapy for 17 years. Paul’s education and training include MSW - Social Work 2009, Howard University School of Social Work. Over that time, Paul has worked closely with Black community, Geriatric clients, Veterans, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Paul is part of that group.

Paul O'Keeffe works with Black community, Geriatric clients, Veterans, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, and Grief, among other areas. These are the areas where Paul spends most of their clinical time. Paul also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Paul is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Paul O'Keeffe draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Paul’s style is authentic, calming, direct, humorous, and warm. In Paul’s words: “Whether navigating difficult transitions, past experiences, or seeking greater self-understanding, I aim to provide tools and insights that empower you to move forward with confidence, clarity, and resilience.”

Paul O'Keeffe (he/him) offers therapy in English. Paul identifies as White. Paul provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Paul O'Keeffe offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 129 W 31st Street in New York. Paul is licensed in New York and Massachusetts, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Paul O'Keeffe is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Paul will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Paul’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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